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- [kuh-leef, key-lif, kal-if]
- /kəˈlif, ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh-leef, key-lif, kal-if]
- /kəˈlif, ˈkeɪ lɪf, ˈkæl ɪf/
Definitions of khalif word
- noun khalif a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad. 1
- noun khalif any of the former Muslim rulers of Baghdad (until 1258) and of the Ottoman Empire (from 1571 until 1924). 1
- noun khalif caliph 0
- noun khalif Alternative form of caliph. 0
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Origin of khalif
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English caliphe, califfe < Middle French < Medieval Latin calipha < Arabic khalīf(a) successor (of Muhammad), derivative of khalafa succeed
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Parts of speech for Khalif
noun
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khalif popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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